Subtract 12/45 from 3/25
3/25 - 12/45 is -11/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/225 - 60/225 = 27 - 60/225 = -33/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/75
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